Taillight tinting

[Twistedhellion2]

Was wondering if there is something I can buy to keep a good shiny look while tinting? I saw a vinyl type film on Ebay and it sparked my interest as I've wanted to tint my tails for a while

 

[Bud92gsx]

VHT Nighshades..If you buy the kit off ebay it comes with the clear coat..

 

[Twistedhellion2]

Ahh, ok thankyou very much!

 

[Bud92gsx]

Spray and let it dry before adding the next layer..Just to make sure you don't goo too dark..

 

[fallenauthority]

Do not use nightshades, I have not seen one person do it and look good yet.
Lamin-x.com best stuff, period.

 

[4Lurker4]

Nightshade can look good but you have to do it right. Prep the light, put your coats and make sure to clearcoat when you're done.

 

[fallenauthority]

Ive just always been a fan of the tint film, very durable, looks great, you dont have to worry about even applications of paint, etc. plus if you get hassled by cops you can just pull it right off

 

[genegoesfast]

I've done nightshades before and had it look incredible. The key is to wetsand before the clear. Also use high quality autmotive clear.

 

[4Lurker4]

I've done nightshades before and had it look incredible. The key is to wetsand before the clear. Also use high quality autmotive clear.

Bingo Plus I have a set of stockers if anything happens with the cops. No point in tinting a set just to remove it later, do it once, do it right.

 

[Blurred Talon]

Do not use nightshades, I have not seen one person do it and look good yet.
Lamin-x.com best stuff, period.

See below.

I've done nightshades before and had it look incredible. The key is to wetsand before the clear. Also use high quality autmotive clear.

^This.

Proper prep is key, when I get home later today I'll post a link that's got lots of good info in it.

 

[bryTSi]

I use a smoked vinyl film on customer's taillights. I have used Lamin-X and found that the film is quite thick and on cars with a lot of curve, the film will just pull back.

I now use RVinyl and works quite well. I sometimes use steam to get it to conform to really curvy tails.

I just prefer a vinyl application, instead of spraypainting a set of lights. The vinyl can be removed right there on the spot if you get pulled over for it...

 

[Bud92gsx]

Do not use nightshades, I have not seen one person do it and look good yet.
Lamin-x.com best stuff, period.

Am I missing something, they only make the film for newer eclipses..Or do you just buy a sheet and cut to fit??

 

[Hideki]

Yeah, Nightshade is what I've used on a bajillion 300E Mercs. Haven't had a set look bad yet.

 

[ed1380]

I used the lens tint from autozone. Did it on 2 different vehicles. Spent hours wet sanding and doing everything right. And just sprayed the other one while it was on the car. No sanding. Just wiped it down with a rag to get dust off. They look 99% the same

 

[Paching]

Ive just always been a fan of the tint film, very durable, looks great, you dont have to worry about even applications of paint, etc. plus if you get hassled by cops you can just pull it right off

Not if, when.. they will stop you and write you a ticket, we drive Eclipses

 

[fallenauthority]

Am I missing something, they only make the film for newer eclipses..Or do you just buy a sheet and cut to fit??

I order rolls of the film and custom cut it.

 

[robertseber]

I've seen the vht night shades look good on numerous cars myself. Preperation is the key.

 

[Twistedhellion2]

Decisions decisions! I do like the film idea I tried spraying my old sidemarkers and my friend's tails and both came out sub-par...but were prepped poorly

 

[StewCrew]

In order for niteshade to look good, wetsand with 800 first (the surface needs to be textured or else it doesnt stick as well), do a coat of niteshade, wetsand with 1500, do another coat, wetsand even mooorreee, then clear, and buff. They will shine like crazy

 

[Blurred Talon]

This is the how to I used: Tinting Tail Lights

Also use an HVLP gun to shoot the clear, not rattle can stuff. Much better quality. If you don't have a gun you can have a body shop do it for you.

 

[Twistedhellion2]

How much of the film would be needed to cover each tailight?

 

[FearlessNick]

I used tinting spray on mine. And didnt like it. So took some lacquer thinner to it. aha

 

[acdrew]

I have never sanded my tailights on a car before I tint them incase I have to take it off.you can just let it soak in gasoline or fingernail polish remover for a few and wipe it off , I do agree that film tint looks better to though.

 

[slick96]

Niteshade is the cheapest and easiest way for a great smoke... Like others have said. Wetsanding makes it look great. I have no clear on my 3 coats and its still really shiny.

 

[Boostinsideways]

You just need to do proper wetsanding with niteshades. Clear is good too, but you can get it pretty shinny with a good wetsanding between coats.